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Coming to The Musician in April 2024
Mon 1st Apr 2024
Grumpy O Sheep
£10.00adv £12.00door
Doors 8:00pm
Grumpy O Sheep is a rocking crazy duet from the region of Belfort ( France). This unusual duo mixes with energy and talent the colors of Irish melodies imbued with peat, whiskey and beer and the wild rhythms of the Spanish guitar, all in a resolutely Rock interpretation.
The so-called "Irish Rodrigo y Gabriela" are already programmed in many festivals and on many radios like Calkoat in Canada, Irish pub radio in Ireland, Paddy rock in the USA and on the famous Dutch radio Celtkast which declares about their first album: "If you want to bring home the fun of Irish music, the energy of Spanish guitar and the Joie la Vivre of the French, with the dynamism that only two truly talented young musicians can bring, free-spirited and undisturbed by rules, then East of Talisker is the album to get. Grumpy O Sheep is a duo of artists, performers, theater people and street musicians rolled into one package, and I loved every note of it. Long live Grumpy O 'Sheep!"
Original, offbeat, energetic, creative, innovative, talented ! Don't miss them !
The so-called "Irish Rodrigo y Gabriela" are already programmed in many festivals and on many radios like Calkoat in Canada, Irish pub radio in Ireland, Paddy rock in the USA and on the famous Dutch radio Celtkast which declares about their first album: "If you want to bring home the fun of Irish music, the energy of Spanish guitar and the Joie la Vivre of the French, with the dynamism that only two truly talented young musicians can bring, free-spirited and undisturbed by rules, then East of Talisker is the album to get. Grumpy O Sheep is a duo of artists, performers, theater people and street musicians rolled into one package, and I loved every note of it. Long live Grumpy O 'Sheep!"
Original, offbeat, energetic, creative, innovative, talented ! Don't miss them !
Tue 2nd Apr 2024
CLOSED
Wed 3rd Apr 2024
CLOSED
Thu 4th Apr 2024
ARQ: ALISON RAYNER QUINTET
£14.00adv £5 NUS
Doors 7:30pm
Led by bassist and composer Alison Rayner, multi award-winning quintet ARQ are widely celebrated from several years of extensive UK and European touring – and critically acclaimed for three album releases August (2014) , A Magic Life (2016) and Short Stories (2019).
A Magic Life (2016) and Short Stories (2019). Their music combines richly nuanced compositions, rhythmic interplay and folk-infused melodies; this, along with their love of improvisation, creates a strong sense of narrative and cinematic quality. ARQ play ‘songs without words’ and are lauded for their vibrant, communicative performances.
Bright, open jazz music that rejoices in human experience without sentimentalising it BBC Music Magazine
Memories brought to life The Observer
Tells its tales through strong melodies, sinewy rhythms and luminous solos, is by turns tender and exuberant…a great album. All About Jazz
ARQ have come up with another impeccable album. thejazzmann.com
Awards
Ivor Novello Composer Awards 2019 Alison Rayner All PartyParliamentary Jazz Awards 2018 Ensemble of the Year
British Jazz Awards 2018 Best Small Group (Public Vote)
A Magic Life (2016) and Short Stories (2019). Their music combines richly nuanced compositions, rhythmic interplay and folk-infused melodies; this, along with their love of improvisation, creates a strong sense of narrative and cinematic quality. ARQ play ‘songs without words’ and are lauded for their vibrant, communicative performances.
Bright, open jazz music that rejoices in human experience without sentimentalising it BBC Music Magazine
Memories brought to life The Observer
Tells its tales through strong melodies, sinewy rhythms and luminous solos, is by turns tender and exuberant…a great album. All About Jazz
ARQ have come up with another impeccable album. thejazzmann.com
Awards
Ivor Novello Composer Awards 2019 Alison Rayner All PartyParliamentary Jazz Awards 2018 Ensemble of the Year
British Jazz Awards 2018 Best Small Group (Public Vote)
Fri 5th Apr 2024
Band Of Friends
£15.00adv £17.00door
Doors 8:00pm
Not just the notes – but the sound, energy and feel of Rory Gallagher, delivered by people who helped define it…
Gerry McAvoy formed Band of friends in 2012 having played with Rory Gallagher for 20 years and was on every record with Rory from 1971 to 1991. The band consists of Brendan O'Neill drums (Rory Gallagher 1981-1991) and Marcel Scherpenzeel on vocals & guitar.
Gerry McAvoy formed Band of friends in 2012 having played with Rory Gallagher for 20 years and was on every record with Rory from 1971 to 1991. The band consists of Brendan O'Neill drums (Rory Gallagher 1981-1991) and Marcel Scherpenzeel on vocals & guitar.
Sat 6th Apr 2024
The Rollin Stoned
£13.00adv
Doors 8:00pm - 11:30pm
With a Rollin Stoned show, the costumes are shamelessly camp, gaudy and absolutely fab, the instruments genuinely vintage and the wit irreverent. However while the tongue is never far from the cheek we make sure it is never to the detriment of the music. This band is not to be confused with the grotesque parody on parody 'Stella Street'-Lite Stones bands that abound, nor a bunch of seasoned old pros, opportunistically hitched on to the “Tribute Bandwagon” for an easy ride. What clearly comes across to audiences seeing the band at work is the passion we all have for the music of what is, cliche or not, "The Greatest Rock'n'Roll Band" the world has seen.
A typical two hour show includes not only all the classic crowd pleasing hits, but is spiced with enough eclectic selections from the deeper recesses of Stones Album archives to satisfy the most demanding of “Buffs”, all performed with the same vibrantly authentic attack and raw energy that characterised the original Stones shows in their prime.
A typical two hour show includes not only all the classic crowd pleasing hits, but is spiced with enough eclectic selections from the deeper recesses of Stones Album archives to satisfy the most demanding of “Buffs”, all performed with the same vibrantly authentic attack and raw energy that characterised the original Stones shows in their prime.
Sun 7th Apr 2024
Just The Dust
donation -Pay what you can
plus Jewellers Eye
Doors 2:00pm - 5:00pm
In memory of Jamie Scott
A Fundraiser for Papyrus -The National charity for the prevention of young suicide.
Launching their 9th Album ' Beautiful Shining Perfect Boy'
Admission by Donation -pay what you can
Free CD
A Fundraiser for Papyrus -The National charity for the prevention of young suicide.
Launching their 9th Album ' Beautiful Shining Perfect Boy'
Admission by Donation -pay what you can
Free CD
Mon 8th Apr 2024
Kirsten Adamson
£10.00adv £12.00door
Doors 8:00pm
Award-winning singer/songwriter Kirsten Adamson (daughter of rock legend Stuart Adamson (Big Country, Skids)) summons the same heart-stopping purity as Sandy Denny, by way of Emmylou Harris and Kate Bush. Since spending summers soaking up the atmosphere in Nashville with her dad, and singing on Big Country’s Driving To Damascus album, Kirsten has been steadily developing her own voice and songwriting, with indie folkers Aberfeldy, country rockers The Gillyflowers and Americana duo The Marriage.
Her second solo album Landing Place (2023) is a glorious powerhouse of emotionally charged, beautifully delivered songs that bustles and glistens with echoes of folk rock and country gems. It was launched at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections, an official showcase at London’s UK Americana Music Festival and a sold out UK tour in April.
Adamson is joined by her dynamic band The Tanagers for this special show. Richard Anderson (bass), Scott Forsyth (drums) and Jon Mackenzie (electric guitar) are drawn together by their love of harmonies and Americana providing the perfect outfit for Adamson’s country style. Adamson and the band have impressed audiences and critics at festivals this summer including The British Country Music Festival in Blackpool's prestigious Winter Gardens, Moseley Folk festival, Fringe By The Sea, Outwith festival and the Edinburgh International Festival.
“Adamson knows how to hold a crowd in the palm of her hand, her vocals are clear and powerful, her songs are strong, she is an all round entertainer.” (The Writers Room)
'Exceptional' (Americana-UK.com).
'A talent to watch' (NoDepression)
“I could listen to Adamson’s voice all day every day, it’s angelic” – Maverick Magazine
“Recalling the late Nanci Griffith… with an added edge” - R2 Magazine
Her second solo album Landing Place (2023) is a glorious powerhouse of emotionally charged, beautifully delivered songs that bustles and glistens with echoes of folk rock and country gems. It was launched at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections, an official showcase at London’s UK Americana Music Festival and a sold out UK tour in April.
Adamson is joined by her dynamic band The Tanagers for this special show. Richard Anderson (bass), Scott Forsyth (drums) and Jon Mackenzie (electric guitar) are drawn together by their love of harmonies and Americana providing the perfect outfit for Adamson’s country style. Adamson and the band have impressed audiences and critics at festivals this summer including The British Country Music Festival in Blackpool's prestigious Winter Gardens, Moseley Folk festival, Fringe By The Sea, Outwith festival and the Edinburgh International Festival.
“Adamson knows how to hold a crowd in the palm of her hand, her vocals are clear and powerful, her songs are strong, she is an all round entertainer.” (The Writers Room)
'Exceptional' (Americana-UK.com).
'A talent to watch' (NoDepression)
“I could listen to Adamson’s voice all day every day, it’s angelic” – Maverick Magazine
“Recalling the late Nanci Griffith… with an added edge” - R2 Magazine
Wed 10th Apr 2024
Furnace Mountain
£10.00adv £12.00door
Doors 8:00pm
The region is situated between the Appalachian hills of West Virginia and the culturally diverse and ever-changing Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, and is known for producing musicians who transcend generic categories, deftly taking traditional music styles in new directions. Furnace Mountain Band, named for a mountain near where all the members grew up, consists of some of the most innovative and gifted musicians in Virginia.
Furnace Mountain consists of Aimee Curl on bass and vocals, , Dave Van Deventer on fiddle and vocals, and Morgan Morrison on guitar, bouzouki, and vocals, Danny Knicely on mandolin and fiddle. The band creates music that is at times lively and raucous, with spirited fiddle melodies weaving in and around the powerful rhythms of the bass and bouzouki, and other times poignant and poetic, with sublime vocal harmonies beautifully interpreting some of the oldest songs ever written.
Furnace Mountain Band has performed throughout the world, from the Yangtze River in China to the banks of the Shenandoah River, where they are the host band of Watermelon Pickers’ Festival. Furnace Mountain Band plays music from the American Appalachian traditions, as well as original compositions, and songs penned by their favorite song writing friends.
Furnace Mountain consists of Aimee Curl on bass and vocals, , Dave Van Deventer on fiddle and vocals, and Morgan Morrison on guitar, bouzouki, and vocals, Danny Knicely on mandolin and fiddle. The band creates music that is at times lively and raucous, with spirited fiddle melodies weaving in and around the powerful rhythms of the bass and bouzouki, and other times poignant and poetic, with sublime vocal harmonies beautifully interpreting some of the oldest songs ever written.
Furnace Mountain Band has performed throughout the world, from the Yangtze River in China to the banks of the Shenandoah River, where they are the host band of Watermelon Pickers’ Festival. Furnace Mountain Band plays music from the American Appalachian traditions, as well as original compositions, and songs penned by their favorite song writing friends.
Thu 11th Apr 2024
Redline
£12.00adv £14.00door
plus Fraxure
REDLINE, from Birmingham UK (the ancestral home of metal) are HARD ROCK personified. Armed with a dual guitar sonic assault, a granite and steel rhythm section and soaring powerhouse vocalist, REDLINE will drag you in with their addictive blend of rip-roaring Hard Rock and classic British Heavy Metal.
With influences drawn from a rich musical heritage, REDLINE have been compared to greats like Judas Priest, Saxon, Dio, Iron Maiden, and others from the founding fathers of metal and beyond. Their albums ‘Vice’ and ‘Gods & Monsters’ showcase their massive power, with each release taking you on an adrenaline-fueled ride through a burning landscape of earth-shattering guitars, thundering rhythms, and soaring vocals.
REDLINE’s anthemic song "King Of The Mountain" has become the soundtrack to the Isle Of Man TT Motorcycle Races. The song has been used on all the television coverage of the event and has now been broadcast to over 32 million people worldwide. The music from their album ‘Vice’ also features on the official video game of the TT Races, ‘Riding On the Edge’ (BigBen Interactive).
With influences drawn from a rich musical heritage, REDLINE have been compared to greats like Judas Priest, Saxon, Dio, Iron Maiden, and others from the founding fathers of metal and beyond. Their albums ‘Vice’ and ‘Gods & Monsters’ showcase their massive power, with each release taking you on an adrenaline-fueled ride through a burning landscape of earth-shattering guitars, thundering rhythms, and soaring vocals.
REDLINE’s anthemic song "King Of The Mountain" has become the soundtrack to the Isle Of Man TT Motorcycle Races. The song has been used on all the television coverage of the event and has now been broadcast to over 32 million people worldwide. The music from their album ‘Vice’ also features on the official video game of the TT Races, ‘Riding On the Edge’ (BigBen Interactive).
Fri 12th Apr 2024
Millie Manders and the Shutup
£15.00adv £18.00door
plus All Ears Avow
Doors 8:00pm
Cross-genre punk rock is increasingly hard to ignore. With appearances at notable festivals such as Boomtown and Rebellion, extensive support from the likes of BBC Introducing and Radio X,the last two years have propelled Millie Manders and the Shutup into the public conscience and music industry at large.
Fronted by Millie Manders, whose staggering vocal dexterity, backed by grinding guitars and irresistible horns has huge pop appeal. The lyrics deliberate on themes of loss, betrayal, anger, anxiety, heartbreak and bitterness, environmental catastrophe and political unrest. With a conscience ensuring zero plastic wrapping on any merchandise, and that limited-edition artwork and clothing are sold to help raise money for charities, the band are striving to make a difference whilst keeping us uplifted and brilliantly entertained. The live shows are renowned for their power and contagious energy.
“MMATSU bring fierce and addictive skapunk with emotive and urgent lyrics; tipped as the UK’s answer to The Interrupters with high octane live shows and attitude backed with morality ...” - Vive Le Rock
“She’s got an incredible voice.” John Kennedy, Radio X
“There’s just so much spirit in that band.” Alex Baker, Kerrang!
Fronted by Millie Manders, whose staggering vocal dexterity, backed by grinding guitars and irresistible horns has huge pop appeal. The lyrics deliberate on themes of loss, betrayal, anger, anxiety, heartbreak and bitterness, environmental catastrophe and political unrest. With a conscience ensuring zero plastic wrapping on any merchandise, and that limited-edition artwork and clothing are sold to help raise money for charities, the band are striving to make a difference whilst keeping us uplifted and brilliantly entertained. The live shows are renowned for their power and contagious energy.
“MMATSU bring fierce and addictive skapunk with emotive and urgent lyrics; tipped as the UK’s answer to The Interrupters with high octane live shows and attitude backed with morality ...” - Vive Le Rock
“She’s got an incredible voice.” John Kennedy, Radio X
“There’s just so much spirit in that band.” Alex Baker, Kerrang!
Sat 13th Apr 2024
Spriggan Mist
£10.00adv £13.00door
plus Haze
Doors 8:00pm
Originating in the Pagan folk world, Spriggan Mist have been catapulted onto the British Prog scene after a critically acclaimed performance at HRH Prog XI at the O2 in Sheffield. It was there that 'The Spriggs’, as they are affectionately known, were labelled as progressive folk rock, and doors were kicked wide open to mainstream festivals such as Weyfest and Cambridge Rock Festival.
However, you label them Spriggan Mist’s version of progressive folk rock is diverse and somewhat eclectic, blending overdriven guitars with instruments such as Saxophone, Recorders, whistles and even a crumhorn creating a perfect backdrop for charismatic lead vocalist Fay Brotherhood to tell stories in that wonderfully unique singing voice about Murderous Steampunk Mechanical Dragons, The Fae and a whole number of other mythical creatures.
Spriggan Mist will be playing many songs from their latest album 'Isambard the Mechanical Dragon' as well as from the other five studio recorded albums. Packaged together with Jadoo Tribal Dance who are a Sword wielding, wing waving tribal belly dance troupe that join in with the spectacle, you leave a Spriggan Mist show having been truly entertained.
However, you label them Spriggan Mist’s version of progressive folk rock is diverse and somewhat eclectic, blending overdriven guitars with instruments such as Saxophone, Recorders, whistles and even a crumhorn creating a perfect backdrop for charismatic lead vocalist Fay Brotherhood to tell stories in that wonderfully unique singing voice about Murderous Steampunk Mechanical Dragons, The Fae and a whole number of other mythical creatures.
Spriggan Mist will be playing many songs from their latest album 'Isambard the Mechanical Dragon' as well as from the other five studio recorded albums. Packaged together with Jadoo Tribal Dance who are a Sword wielding, wing waving tribal belly dance troupe that join in with the spectacle, you leave a Spriggan Mist show having been truly entertained.
Sun 14th Apr 2024
Homeless Fundraiser
£7.00adv £10.00door
feat: Echolocation, Jesuscarfish, The Burnout, Dada Women, Honest Dave, The Boilers, Kick In The Bits, The Bridge Band, Caroline McLavy, Damon Gibbons and 9 o'clock Nasty
Doors 2:00pm - 9:00pm
Fundraiser raising monies for The Bridge/ One Roof and Help The Homeless.
Thanks to all for lending their talent, time and energy to this one.
Thanks to all for lending their talent, time and energy to this one.
Mon 15th Apr 2024
Alex Hart
£10.00adv £12.00door
Doors 8:00pm
Described by BBC Radio 2 presenter Mark Radcliffe as “the Stevie Nicks of Folk”.
At 18 she collaborated with electronic duo Electronic Youth on a cover of Angie Stones’ “I Wish I Didn’t Miss You” which had huge global radio success reaching No.2 in the Music Week Dance Charts and was supported by Pete Tong on BBC Radio 1. This recognition spearheaded a run of high-profile festivals performances and a slot opening for UK folk sensation Turin Brakes at the Lyme Regis Folk festival. Alex’s opening performances landed her two record deals, as she was quickly snapped up by US label OK!Good Records and Right Track Records UK. Alex started working with Grammy Award winning songwriter and producer Terry Britten (famous for “What’s Love Got To Do With It for Tina Turner) and went on to release her critically acclaimed debut Album “On this Day”
Following the success of Alex’s debut album, her voice and musicianship caught the eye of legendary Jethro Tull guitarist Martin Barre, who asked Alex to be a part of his band as a musician and vocalist for their European and international tour dates. Alex has performed and toured all over the UK/Europe with the band and has embarked on many international US tours.
Alex also collaborates and performs alongside, the critically acclaimed Devon born folk singer Seth Lakeman, Alex’s voice as well her multi-instrumental playing features heavily on his brand-new album. The single “Higher We Aspire” received huge BBC Radio 2 support, and Alex performed the song live on BBC Breakfast TV.
At 18 she collaborated with electronic duo Electronic Youth on a cover of Angie Stones’ “I Wish I Didn’t Miss You” which had huge global radio success reaching No.2 in the Music Week Dance Charts and was supported by Pete Tong on BBC Radio 1. This recognition spearheaded a run of high-profile festivals performances and a slot opening for UK folk sensation Turin Brakes at the Lyme Regis Folk festival. Alex’s opening performances landed her two record deals, as she was quickly snapped up by US label OK!Good Records and Right Track Records UK. Alex started working with Grammy Award winning songwriter and producer Terry Britten (famous for “What’s Love Got To Do With It for Tina Turner) and went on to release her critically acclaimed debut Album “On this Day”
Following the success of Alex’s debut album, her voice and musicianship caught the eye of legendary Jethro Tull guitarist Martin Barre, who asked Alex to be a part of his band as a musician and vocalist for their European and international tour dates. Alex has performed and toured all over the UK/Europe with the band and has embarked on many international US tours.
Alex also collaborates and performs alongside, the critically acclaimed Devon born folk singer Seth Lakeman, Alex’s voice as well her multi-instrumental playing features heavily on his brand-new album. The single “Higher We Aspire” received huge BBC Radio 2 support, and Alex performed the song live on BBC Breakfast TV.
Tue 16th Apr 2024
CLOSED
Wed 17th Apr 2024
Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse
£15.00adv £20.00door
Doors 8:00pm
Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse is the musical creation of Greta Valenti and Robin Davey. The pair met when their respective bands crossed paths on YouTube, having already established themselves as performers and musicians. When LouderSounds preaches “Let Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse twist yer melons and remind you of the wonder of life” it might be because the bands vibe is easier to pin down than their unique take on the roots genres. Rockshot Magazine elaborates “This extremely entertaining collective is a New Orleans-inspired, American blues-folk-soul band, who refuse to be pigeon-holed”.
To fully understand Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse is to experience the band live, a mix of soulful songs, intense energy, and world-class award-winning musicianship. RhythmBooze summed up the shows finale as “A mind-boggling, blistering finish with everything thrown in including the kitchen sink...truly memorable”.
Beaux Gris Gris and The Apocalypse debut album Love & Murder spurned Top 10 hits in genre charts across Europe. The albums wide-reaching appeal earned it a #13 placement in the “Top 50 Albums of the year” by Classic Rock Magazine, describing it as “A sensual, vibrant cocktail“
Guitarist Robin Davey was the youngest ever inductee into the British Blues Hall of Fame. He spent time as an artist on Atlantic and Interscope Records, and has recorded with a wide spectrum of artists from Mick Jagger to Katy Perry. Multi-award-winning vocalist and songwriter Greta Valenti is Louisiana-born-and-bred creative with generations of her family dating back before the Louisiana purchase. Her rock outfit Well Hung Heart (OCMA’s Best Live Band) toured the USA opening for the likes of Fitz & The Tantrums, Twenty One Pilots, Foreigner, and Offspring.
“Top 50 Albums of the year” by Classic Rock Magazine, describing it as “A sensual, vibrant blues cocktail that feels worlds away from the blandness and dustiness that the blues (new blues especially) is sometimes accused of”.
To fully understand Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse is to experience the band live, a mix of soulful songs, intense energy, and world-class award-winning musicianship. RhythmBooze summed up the shows finale as “A mind-boggling, blistering finish with everything thrown in including the kitchen sink...truly memorable”.
Beaux Gris Gris and The Apocalypse debut album Love & Murder spurned Top 10 hits in genre charts across Europe. The albums wide-reaching appeal earned it a #13 placement in the “Top 50 Albums of the year” by Classic Rock Magazine, describing it as “A sensual, vibrant cocktail“
Guitarist Robin Davey was the youngest ever inductee into the British Blues Hall of Fame. He spent time as an artist on Atlantic and Interscope Records, and has recorded with a wide spectrum of artists from Mick Jagger to Katy Perry. Multi-award-winning vocalist and songwriter Greta Valenti is Louisiana-born-and-bred creative with generations of her family dating back before the Louisiana purchase. Her rock outfit Well Hung Heart (OCMA’s Best Live Band) toured the USA opening for the likes of Fitz & The Tantrums, Twenty One Pilots, Foreigner, and Offspring.
“Top 50 Albums of the year” by Classic Rock Magazine, describing it as “A sensual, vibrant blues cocktail that feels worlds away from the blandness and dustiness that the blues (new blues especially) is sometimes accused of”.
Thu 18th Apr 2024
CLOSED
Fri 19th Apr 2024
Desperados
CANCELLED - REFUNDS FROM POINT OF SALE/
£15.00adv £18.00door
Doors 8:00pm
Take it Easy with Desperados and celebrate the music of six-time Grammy Award Winners, The Eagles. Expect to hear your favourite hits such as Desperado, Hotel California, Take it to the Limit and many more. New for 2024 - a special Don Henley solo set!!!
You’re in good hands with this ensemble of talented and creative musicians, who pride themselves on their technical abilities and attention to detail. Get ready to experience a rip-roaring set from the outstanding back catalogue of The Eagles.
You’re in good hands with this ensemble of talented and creative musicians, who pride themselves on their technical abilities and attention to detail. Get ready to experience a rip-roaring set from the outstanding back catalogue of The Eagles.
Sat 20th Apr 2024
The Della Grants
£12.00adv £14.00door
plus Gale Force Blues
Doors 8:00pm
Established in Leicester’s West End back in 2014 The DG’s one and only line-up is now a decade in. Max Manning and Tom Best front the band on stage; sharing out the vocal, guitar, and harmonica duties. The band’s rhythm section consists of Andy Boulton on bass & Tom Walker on drums, who (along with Manning) have been playing together for almost twenty five years.
As of 2017 the band have been frequently joined on stage by highly accomplished musician & good friend Tony Robinson; who provides organ, piano, & trumpet. Over the years Tony has worked with a number of popular artists including: The Beautiful South, The Specials, & Manic Street Preachers.
The DG’s are a band who pride themselves on their retro rock-n-roll approach to live performances and original material which seamlessly bridges the gaps between blues, rock, & Americana.
As of 2017 the band have been frequently joined on stage by highly accomplished musician & good friend Tony Robinson; who provides organ, piano, & trumpet. Over the years Tony has worked with a number of popular artists including: The Beautiful South, The Specials, & Manic Street Preachers.
The DG’s are a band who pride themselves on their retro rock-n-roll approach to live performances and original material which seamlessly bridges the gaps between blues, rock, & Americana.
Sun 21st Apr 2024
Daria Kulesh & Marina Osman
£10.00adv £12.00door
Doors 1:00pm
Daria Kulesh has been described by Mike Harding as “one of the finest voices and one of the most intriguing and interesting songwriters on the present folk scene”. Mixing her Eastern roots with Western folk influences, she creates an original and exciting sound, full of passion and magic. She has toured extensively and has three award-winning solo albums to her name.
Daria's collaboration with the extraordinary pianist Marina Osman (originally from Belarus) started with a set of nostalgic songs, mostly from classic Soviet-era films, commissioned by Pushkin House. Since then, the dynamic duo's successful partnership has extended to Daria's solo material, offering a fantastic variety for every listener regardless of their language and cultural background. Expect passionate musicianship and heaps of heartfelt, infectious energy.
"Great battles of love and life all sung from the deep heart's core" - Mike Harding
“The very best of the best included an amazing set from The Firebirds (Daria Kulesh and Marina Osman)... the call for an encore was so insistent it couldn't be ignored" - Tony Birch, FATEA Magazine
Daria's collaboration with the extraordinary pianist Marina Osman (originally from Belarus) started with a set of nostalgic songs, mostly from classic Soviet-era films, commissioned by Pushkin House. Since then, the dynamic duo's successful partnership has extended to Daria's solo material, offering a fantastic variety for every listener regardless of their language and cultural background. Expect passionate musicianship and heaps of heartfelt, infectious energy.
"Great battles of love and life all sung from the deep heart's core" - Mike Harding
“The very best of the best included an amazing set from The Firebirds (Daria Kulesh and Marina Osman)... the call for an encore was so insistent it couldn't be ignored" - Tony Birch, FATEA Magazine
Mon 22nd Apr 2024
CLOSED
Tue 23rd Apr 2024
CLOSED
Wed 24th Apr 2024
The Often Herd
£12.50adv £15.00door
Doors 8:00pm
“I’m not sure if it gets much better, either in terms of music from the North-East or terms of bluegrass, than The Often Herd”Mark Walsh, BBC Radio Cambridgeshire
Bluegrass band The Often Herd transcend the traditional boundaries of the genre. Although they might resemble an American string band, complete with driving energy, tight vocal harmonies and dazzling instrumental interplay, their vibrant, transatlantic sound is deeply coloured by their surroundings; the striking natural and industrial landscapes of Northern England. This unique approach won them the title of “Best European Bluegrass Band 2018”at the prestigious La Roche Bluegrass Festivalin France.
Rupert Hughes (guitar) and Evan Davies (mandolin), write songs steeped in personal experience whilst drawing from a wide pool of influences ranging from old-time to psychedelia. American-born fiddler Niles Krieger and jazz bassist Sam Quintana add fiery instrumental skills to the mix, launching the band’s arrangements into the stratosphere. Together, their sound is both boldly contemporary and soothingly familiar, taking time-honoured traditions to new places with a fresh perspective.
The band have an impressive number of festivals booked this Summer (including The Long Road, Broadstairs Music Week, Ely Folk Festival& Priddy Folk Festival) and have previously showcased atIBMA Bluegrass RambleandAmericana Music Week, Hackney. They released their debut album‘Where The Big Lamp Shines’in June 2022, recorded with producer Tom Moore(Slow Worm Records, Moore, Moss, Rutter).
“A study in virtuosity from a supremely talented group of musicians.”NARC
“Traditional, inventive, tightand sharp... for those who think they don’t like bluegrass this could be the point they change their minds.”FolkWords
Bluegrass band The Often Herd transcend the traditional boundaries of the genre. Although they might resemble an American string band, complete with driving energy, tight vocal harmonies and dazzling instrumental interplay, their vibrant, transatlantic sound is deeply coloured by their surroundings; the striking natural and industrial landscapes of Northern England. This unique approach won them the title of “Best European Bluegrass Band 2018”at the prestigious La Roche Bluegrass Festivalin France.
Rupert Hughes (guitar) and Evan Davies (mandolin), write songs steeped in personal experience whilst drawing from a wide pool of influences ranging from old-time to psychedelia. American-born fiddler Niles Krieger and jazz bassist Sam Quintana add fiery instrumental skills to the mix, launching the band’s arrangements into the stratosphere. Together, their sound is both boldly contemporary and soothingly familiar, taking time-honoured traditions to new places with a fresh perspective.
The band have an impressive number of festivals booked this Summer (including The Long Road, Broadstairs Music Week, Ely Folk Festival& Priddy Folk Festival) and have previously showcased atIBMA Bluegrass RambleandAmericana Music Week, Hackney. They released their debut album‘Where The Big Lamp Shines’in June 2022, recorded with producer Tom Moore(Slow Worm Records, Moore, Moss, Rutter).
“A study in virtuosity from a supremely talented group of musicians.”NARC
“Traditional, inventive, tightand sharp... for those who think they don’t like bluegrass this could be the point they change their minds.”FolkWords
Thu 25th Apr 2024
Pete Morton
£8.00adv £10.00door
Doors 7:30pm
Please join Pete for the launch of his new album
FAIR FREEDOM
Pete Morton is a folk singer and songwriter with a wealth of great songs and stage presence. His live shows are dynamic and thought provoking, while remaining approachable and fun loving.
With his well known songs such as ‘Another Train’, ‘The Shepherds Song’, and ‘When We Sing Together’, he constantly tours. His latest CD ‘The Frappin’ and Ramblin’ Pete Morton’, with its innovative adventures of marrying talking blues style rap with traditional chorus, has received terrific views. Starting out as a busker on the streets of Europe, he has entertained all over the globe with his unique and involving style of song-writing and passionate vocal delivery. He sings from the heart, with songs that tell compelling stories and speak of the human condition from a very unique perspective. The folk tradition plays a big part in Pete’s style.
‘As a chronicler of the human condition and wry observer of history and the march of progress, Morton is up there with fellow Englishmen Richard Thompson and Chris Wood, and as a people watcher…he can get close to Ray Davis. He is that good.’ The Scottish Herald *****
FAIR FREEDOM
Pete Morton is a folk singer and songwriter with a wealth of great songs and stage presence. His live shows are dynamic and thought provoking, while remaining approachable and fun loving.
With his well known songs such as ‘Another Train’, ‘The Shepherds Song’, and ‘When We Sing Together’, he constantly tours. His latest CD ‘The Frappin’ and Ramblin’ Pete Morton’, with its innovative adventures of marrying talking blues style rap with traditional chorus, has received terrific views. Starting out as a busker on the streets of Europe, he has entertained all over the globe with his unique and involving style of song-writing and passionate vocal delivery. He sings from the heart, with songs that tell compelling stories and speak of the human condition from a very unique perspective. The folk tradition plays a big part in Pete’s style.
‘As a chronicler of the human condition and wry observer of history and the march of progress, Morton is up there with fellow Englishmen Richard Thompson and Chris Wood, and as a people watcher…he can get close to Ray Davis. He is that good.’ The Scottish Herald *****
Fri 26th Apr 2024
Fred Zeppelin
£12.00adv £14.00door
Doors 8:00pm
The four members of Fred Zeppelin are real fans of the originals, and formed ‘The Fredz’ out of their admiration and love of Led Zeppelin’s music. As their name suggests, the band do not take themselves too seriously - they know the praise belongs to Robert, Jimmy, John Paul Jones, and Bonzo, but they aim to do justice to the music and they certainly achieve that.
Sat 27th Apr 2024
Ultimate Leppard
£12.00adv £14.00door
Doors 8:00pm
Ultimate Leppard are the U.K’s truest tribute to Def Leppard. Based in Leppard’s hometown of Sheffield, they re-create the most authentic sound yet, providing audiences with the ultimate Def Leppard experience.
Experience an engaging and authentic musical feast featuring awesome vocal abilities, monster guitar riffs and a sound akin to the real thing. Costumes, mannerisms and the Def Leppard look are all re-created, although you won’t find any comedy wigs or gimmicks. These guys go all the way and guarantee the audience always get rocked!
Ultimate Leppard deliver atmosphere and authenticity in spades making this a show fans of the band won't want to miss.
Experience an engaging and authentic musical feast featuring awesome vocal abilities, monster guitar riffs and a sound akin to the real thing. Costumes, mannerisms and the Def Leppard look are all re-created, although you won’t find any comedy wigs or gimmicks. These guys go all the way and guarantee the audience always get rocked!
Ultimate Leppard deliver atmosphere and authenticity in spades making this a show fans of the band won't want to miss.
Sun 28th Apr 2024
Project Blackbird
£8.00adv £10.00door
plus Saxetz
Doors 1:30pm - 5:00pm
The UK-based Project Blackbird’s five core members are vocalist Ming Nagel (originally from the USA), guitarist Alan Roberts, multi-instrumentalist Jamie Varley, multi-instrumentalist Jon Read (former trumpet player for The Specials), and now drummer Eddie Dublin. This “extraordinary” band, as BBC 6Music’s Tom Robinson has described them, offers an atmospheric, genre-fluid listening experience that draws equally upon intellect and emotion.
“Imagine a party at Ronnie Scott’s,” one fan suggests, “where Sade, Björk, Jeff Beck, and David Byrne meet Portishead and then go for a late night curry to exchange ideas…sublime”. This will be their first UK show following on from their tour in USA in March and April.
“Imagine a party at Ronnie Scott’s,” one fan suggests, “where Sade, Björk, Jeff Beck, and David Byrne meet Portishead and then go for a late night curry to exchange ideas…sublime”. This will be their first UK show following on from their tour in USA in March and April.
Sun 28th Apr 2024
Kylie Price
£10.00adv £12.00door
plus James Berryman
Doors 7:30pm - 10:30pm
Show Us Music presents
Headliner is Kylie Price, a singer songwriter from New Zealand. A soft yet commanding voice, is able to connect very well with any audience. Her own songs are heartfelt and relatable in terms of lyrics, and blend in very well with her country music roots as she showcases a very likable indie-pop performance. A must see on live performance circuit..
Support from James Berryman
Headliner is Kylie Price, a singer songwriter from New Zealand. A soft yet commanding voice, is able to connect very well with any audience. Her own songs are heartfelt and relatable in terms of lyrics, and blend in very well with her country music roots as she showcases a very likable indie-pop performance. A must see on live performance circuit..
Support from James Berryman
Mon 29th Apr 2024
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Tue 30th Apr 2024
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